Founded in 1969 by West Virginia University, Valley Counseling Services united with The Human Resources Association and incorporated as Valley Community Mental Health Services in 1972. Doing business as Valley HealthCare System, a nonprofit corporation, Valley has grown from a small counseling center located in the basement of a University building to a large multi-county, comprehensive behavioral health program. Spurred by the federal government, funds became available through the passage of the Community Mental Health Center Act of 1963, introduced by President John F. Kennedy and Valley was able to establish itself as one of 13 federally-funded mental health centers in the state in the early 1970’s. Over the years, Valley has continued to add to its array of services for people with disabilities, including services for individuals with developmental disabilities, mental health and chemical dependency issues. We believe that the work that we do in Monongalia, Marion, Preston and Taylor Counties enhances the quality of life, not just for the persons served, but for everyone in those counties as well. Valley HealthCare System Quality of Care for Quality of Life OUR MISSION: Valley HealthCare System shall improve our community’s health by delivering the highest quality behavioral health care guided by our consumers’ needs.

Hospice & Community Care, established in 1980 as Hospice of Lancaster County, provides the most comprehensive and extraordinary end-of-life care for everyone in our community regardless of their ability to pay. We offer hospice, palliative and supportive care as well as bereavement support to more than 400 individuals a day. The care our patients and families receive is unparalleled in the Susquehanna Valley, focusing on a team approach to meet them where they are in their journey. Accredited by the Joint Commission and a member of the National Hospice & Palliative Care Organization, we provide specialized training in caring for veterans, pediatric patients, individuals with dementia and offer continuous educational opportunities for staff. The Bob Fryer & Family Inpatient Center in Mt. Joy, PA is available to our patients who need an extra level of care with 24 beds in a home-like setting. With offices in Lancaster, York and Mt. Joy, we care for patients in Lancaster , York , Adams and parts of Dauphin, Lebanon and Chester counties.